Punakaiki / NZ

Coming from Abel Tasman I took the Motueka Valley Highway, Route 6 (direction Westport) and down south the West Coast to Punakaiki. That's quite a way of 320km, at least you are always surrounded by great nature. 

Punakaiki Beach Camp

I arrived in the late afternoon and stayed at Punakaiki Beach Camp. Check before for the tides as it's only of interest to be here at high tide. 

Walk from the camp up to the blowholes

You can walk from the Camp up the hill to the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.

Pancake Rocks

Blowhole

Pretending to be a princess on the throne ;-)

Pancake Rocks

The Cavern - it's dark, don't forget the torch

On your way back go into The Cavern, when it's dark. Take a torch to find your way, especially your way out ;-)
Switch off the light when you are in and you can see glowworms :-)

Truman Track

The next morning I went north a little bit again, just before Punakaiki and walked the Truman Track. A short 15 min track taking you down to the beach. When I arrived it was high tide and the strength of the sea is just scary. 
A couple told me if you cross the beach you can walk on, but no idea.

Truman Track

Generally, the drive along the coast is spectacular itself.